We’re Growing! Taste the Local Difference Expands
Exciting changes are coming to Taste the Local Difference this year! First, we are pleased to announce two new employees in West Michigan. Second, we will publish one…
Pork, Mushrooms & Wild Rice: Modern Twist on a Childhood Meal
Many of us all have that one dish that seemed to make it to the dinner table more often than most. My mom, who worked full time, often…
The Power to Change Things
Curious about how the concepts of business and sustainablity can co-exist? Interested in meeting local entrepreneurs and professionals exploring how to live into triple bottom line business values?
Detroit’s Top 3 Most Walkable Foodie Neighborhoods
Detroit is the Motor City but, believe it or not, you don’t need to drive everywhere. Renowned restaurants, farmers markets, and tasting rooms can be found along easily…
Quick Pickles: Meal Prep Hero
Pickling is one of my favorite ways to celebrate seasonal produce. The process is simple, quick, and almost mess-free. Pickled vegetables are great to have on hand in…
Farmer Appreciation: Supporting our Farmers this Season
Farming is a tough business not for the weak of spirit. The rigors of farm life are mentally, intellectually and physically demanding and farm businesses operate under a…
Crop Spot: Dark Leafy Greens
How do you like to grow, cook and consume dark leafy greens? In the garden: Collards, kale, and swiss chard are fairly cold tolerant which makes them perfect…
Growing Good Habits: Headstart visits Sara Hardy Farmers Market
With support from the Building Healthy Communities (BHC) grant, two Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Head Start programs will be improving their culture around health, local food and…
Try This: Michigan Lemongrass Flank Steak Bowl
Try out this lemongrass flank steak bowl for your next dinner party or weekend meal. It’s easy to match this steak and rice recipe with any seasonally available…
How will Climate Change Impact Michigan’s Fruit Orchards?
There has been a lot of discussion in recent years about how climate change in going to impact agriculture. The Midwest has been characterized by increasing average temperatures,…